Tender

Scaffolding Services in North Region

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process initiated by Historic Environment Scotland presents an opportunity for scaffolding services across the North Region, focusing on areas such as Shetland, Orkney/Caithness, Grampian, Highland, and the Western Isles. With an open procurement procedure, this initiative is in the tender stage, demanding services tailored to erection, alteration, inspection, adaption, maintenance, and dismantling of scaffolding infrastructures. Key dates include the submission deadline set for the 15th of April 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. The contract spans a duration of 720 days for each geographical lot, promising extensive engagement in the Built Environment, Tourism, Heritage, Conservation sectors, especially in regions classified under UKM and UKM66.

The tender offers considerable prospects for businesses specialising in scaffolding services, allowing them to engage with a prestigious national body. Firms with robust capabilities in project management, engineering, and compliance within the industry category could greatly benefit from this contract, facilitating business growth through extended geographic reach and participation in heritage conservation efforts. Suitable businesses would be those equipped with substantial economic resources and insurance coverage—including Employers Liability Insurance of £5 million, Public Liability Insurance of £10 million, and Professional Indemnity Insurance of £10 million. Active consideration for community benefits is encouraged, potentially increasing local apprenticeship opportunities and advancing work placements during the contract lifecycle.

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Notice Title

Scaffolding Services in North Region

Notice Description

HES requires Scaffolding Services including erection, alteration, inspection, adaption, maintenance and dismantling, across the North Region. The requirement will be split into geographical lots.

Lot Information

Shetland

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Orkney/Caithness

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Grampian

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Highland

PLease see Document 2 Specification for full details

Western Isles

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826627
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551763
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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